Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the UPPSC Assistant Professor exam structure, eligibility requirements, rules, and timelines.
The Preliminary exam has 120 objective questions worth 150 marks in 2 hours: General Studies (30 questions, 60 marks) and the Optional Subject (90 questions, 90 marks), both in the same sitting.
No. The Preliminary exam is qualifying only — it shortlists candidates for the Mains examination, which along with the interview decides the final merit.
No, they're different recruitments by different commissions. UPPSC recruits Assistant Professors specifically for Government Degree Colleges, while UPHESC (now UPESSC) recruits for state government-aided degree colleges and universities — the exam patterns and pay scales differ between the two.
A Master's degree with at least 55% marks, plus NET/SET/SLET — Ph.D. holders under UGC 2009 norms are exempt from the NET requirement. Age must be 21-40 years, with the usual UPPSC relaxations.
UGC Pay Level 10, with a salary range of ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400 per month.
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